Keeping chickens cool in summer months can sometimes be a struggle, especially during a heat wave. Your flock will appreciate some extra care to help them cope when the temperatures… Read more »
Garden tillers, or rotavators, make light work of cultivating soil and are a great solution to preparing the garden for growing fruit and vegetables, taking the work and time out… Read more »
After this year’s seedlings got off to a great start, I woke up to find something has nibbled all the leaves off overnight. It’s pretty annoying to say the least…. Read more »
It’s that time of year when delicious wild edibles are bursting into life. Plants such as wild garlic, Jack-By-The-Hedge and hairy bittercress are all coming to their best during this… Read more »
Planting trees on farmland has lots of benefits for a healthy eco-system. A healthy eco-system relies on a harmonious natural environment. This means a diversity of plants, insects and wildlife,… Read more »
Slugs, snails and insects such as aphids, have just one thing on their minds, and that’s eating the fruit and vegetable crops you are spending your time and energy to… Read more »
Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa) An Alder tree is a member of the Birch tree family. This deciduous tree grows quickly to a height of approximately 25 feet, and is fairly short… Read more »
Living off the land, starting a smallholding, being at one with the rhythms of nature… it all feels like a bit of a dream for most. An aspiration that allows… Read more »
It’s that time of year again, and what better way to make the most of summer than to spend a few nights under canvas with your family. Camping with kids… Read more »
Ever wondered how you can use crab apples to make crab apple jam? Crap apples are a common sight in woodland, country lanes and hedgerows, and it is an under-utilised… Read more »